Overview
The Aerospace Engineering programme from University of Padua offers both strong theoretical courses and applied or research-oriented teachings, preparing students to develop advanced technologies for the society of the future. Students may choose one of the two curricula of the programme, focusing respectively on Space and Aeronautics technologies.
Career opportunities
Aerospace engineers work in the field of research and development, design, integration and maintenance of aerospace systems. Typical employers of our graduates are international aircraft manufacturing companies, component supplier companies, national or international aerospace agencies, research centres active in the aerospace sectors. Graduates can also pursue with a PhD programme in the University or abroad.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Common course units: Aerospace structures, Manufacturing Technologies of Aerospace Materials, Advanced Aerodynamics.
- Curriculum Space: Measurement for Space Projects, Space Propulsion, Astrodynamics, Mechanical Vibrations, Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics and Control, Space Instrumentation, Spacecraft Thermal Control.
- Curriculum Aeronautics: Aircraft Propulsion, Materials for Aeronautical Engineering, Atmospheric Flight Dynamics, Aircraft Air Conditioning Systems, Structural Dynamics and Aeroelasticity, Measurements and Flight Instrumentation, Aircraft Systems.
Elective course units: Space Robotic Systems, Laboratory of Computational Fluid Dynamics, Aerospace Structures Laboratory, Space Propulsion Laboratory, Laboratory of Aircraft Propulsion, Space Systems Laboratory, Space Optics Instrumentation, Modelling and Control of Electric Drives, Global Positioning and Navigation, Composite Materials.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Academic Year 2027/2028
- Call One: 15 September 26 – 15 November 26
- Call Two: 1 December 26 – 1 March 27
- Call Three: 1 April 27 – 1 June 27 (EU and equated)
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Campus Location
- Padua, Italy
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian.
- You can often get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.
- You must take the original entry qualification documents with you when you finally go to the university.
- If you are admitted to the degree course, you will have to submit other documents including original and translated/legalised copies of your previous qualifications, etc. No legalised documents are required at application stage.
- Bachelor diploma (or equivalent)
- A minimum three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Aerospace Engineering or related fields with proven skills in Mathematics, Physics, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Systems, Aerodynamics and Flight Dynamics.
- Additional entry requirements – Entry title and GPA
- English language - B2 Level (CEFR) or equivalent certificate
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents2950 EUR / year≈ 2950 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals2950 EUR / year≈ 2950 EUR / year
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Padova
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